[amc] AMC Update 2014Oct20

From: Austin Mennonite <austinmennonite@xxxxxxxxx>
To: "amc@freelists org" <amc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 12:44:17 -0500
*From Mennonite Women USA:*


An Autumn Prayer, by Jennifer Morales



Creator God, the autumn season and brilliant foliage remind us we live in a
constantly changing world. Although change is a part of life, we
acknowledge it is not easy.



We hold before you changes we are experiencing in our life, family, church,
community, and world. As we live into this changing season, help us be
present to change and the process of transformation.



In the dark of lengthening nights, we embrace and acknowledge those things
unseen. We offer you our fear and feelings of sadness, disappointment and
anger.



In the smoky scent of burning wood, we confess the change we create that
harms others and the environment. Forgive our selfish choices, unchecked
tongues and poor attitudes. Have mercy when we react in fear, or allow
cynicism and idolatry to cause us to resist changes you want to make.



In the calls of migrating birds we remember where we have been and look
toward where we are going. We hear your reassuring promise to never leave
us or forsake us. We are filled with gratitude for life and choice and your
presence in community.



In the crunchy juicy tang of a fresh apple, we taste and see that you, O
Lord, are good. We praise you for what has been and what is to come.



In the bright orange pumpkins and colorful mum blossoms, we see hope,
anticipation, joy, and freedom. We celebrate change and rejoice in
transformation.



In the seemingly endless piles of leaves, and as we put our gardens to bed
for the winter, we courageously offer ourselves to the work of change and
transformation. We offer our resources and time. We get our hands dirty and
embrace the unknown.



In each deep breath of crisp fall air may we be filled with energy to join
the creative work of your Spirit as she hovers over the Earth, creating and
recreating, breathing life, making all things new. For you, O God, are the
Alpha, the Omega, and Lord of all changes in between.Amen.



Jennifer Morales follows Jesus in Souderton, PA, where she is a wife,
mother of 3, neighbor, friend and Leadership Minister with Franconia
Conference.


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*Sharing of Joys and Concerns from Sunday, Oct 19*


   - Peggy (for George) - please give to help Syrian refugees -
   http://www.unrefugees.org/
   - Stacey B. - coworker Peter dealing with colon cancer.
   - Dama - Ted Jr. received certificate to work with electrical. Pray for
   Eddy and his family.
   - Janice - pray for her as chair of Trinity Child Development Center
   Board as the CDC goes through a director transition in the midst of their
   50th anniversary.
   - Dolly - pray for wisdom in this election season.
   - Marcia - appreciated all the projects completed on workday.  Thanks!
   - Irma - concerned about her brother.
   - Liz - prayers for the future - baby on the way, work for Gabe.
   - Lee - pray for Western District Conference and wider church in the
   midst of change and conflict over inclusion of sexual minorities.

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Calendar - http://austinmennonite.org/calendar-of-events/


*Oct 26, SUN, 9:30a-Noon  - *Sunday school, worship.

*Oct 26, SUN, 6:30p* - Men's group at Bob Koehn's, 7809 Cheno Cortina.

*Nov 2, **SUN** – *Worship, communion, potluck.

*Nov 6, THU – *Men’s breakfast.

*Nov 7, FRI – *Small group serves meal at the ARCH.

*Nov 8, **SAT** - *Texas Mennonite Relief Sale Houston

http://www.texasreliefsale.org/houston.php.  This event is a
fundraiser for Mennonite
Central Committee (MCC), a worldwide relief, development and peacemaking
organization.

*Nov 9, **SUN**, 1-2:30p – *Contemplative prayer group.

*Nov 16, **SUN** – *Young adult lunch.

*Nov 20, THU – *Women’s group.

*Nov 21, FRI – *Menno Night.

*Nov 23, **SUN**, 3p – *Interfaith Thanksgiving Worship
<http://interfaithtexas.org/itsc/> at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 2938 E. 13th
St. (iACT event). Bring a dish.

*Nov 23, **SUN**, 6:30p – *Men’s group.

*Nov 27, THU, Thanksgiving Meal at **AMC*.  Sign up if you are interested
in gathering at the church for a mid-day Thanksgiving meal.





*Wider Church Events*

Nov 21-23, 2014 – Fabulous, Fierce & Sacred
<https://www.facebook.com/fabulousfiercesacred>, Cenacle Retreat and
Conference Center, Chicago IL.

Jun 30 – July 5, 2015 – Mennonite Church USA <http://www.mennoniteusa.org/>
Convention <http://www.mennoniteusa.org/>, Kansas City Convention Center,
Kansas City MO.

Jul 21-26, 2015 – Mennonite World Conference <http://www.mwc-cmm.org/>,
Harrisburg PA.

Oct 30-31, 2015 – Western District Conference Annual Assembly
<http://mennowdc.org/>at Bethel College, North Newton, Kansas.


*Peace,*


*Lee Lever, Pastor*
*Austin Mennonite Church*
AustinMennonite.org
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